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I spent the first two weeks of June traveling through Ireland and England with my mom and teenage daughter, and while the trip was amazing, I learned a lot in my first big trip to Europe. To help you plan your European vacation, I wanted to share 10 things to know before you travel to Europe, so you’re more prepared… Read More

Well, the vacation is over. My mom, my daughter, and I just spent the past two weeks visiting Ireland and England, and it was EPIC! I have SO MANY PICTURES that I’ll be sharing with you next week! It’s so hard to be back to “real life”, but man, I sure missed my hubby! And he’s missed home cooked meals!… Read More

Hello Everyone! Jenn Shurkus here from shurkus.com and I am happy to share with you a creative project while Kirsten is away! I have been admiring everyone’s chalk art- and I knew when I settled into the my new loft I wanted a chalkboard wall for sure! The wall that faces the kitchen area seemed like a perfect place to… Read More

Happy summer! I hope you’ve already knocked off some items on your summer bucket list and you’re making the most of this epic season! Nobody wants to spend all night in the kitchen, especially during those long summer days, so enjoy this quick & easy meal plan and take it easy! Get all of the past meal plans & printable… Read More

Summer is usually a time that I feel less like baking. Not that I don’t like the end result… the whole process of heating up the kitchen and making the A/C work overtime is no fun. It’s nice to have some easy, no oven required desserts like this Easy Summer Strawberry Cheesecake. Easy Summer Strawberry Cheesecake I have been baking… Read More

Hey y’all! I just landed in gorgeous Dublin, Ireland, and will be visiting various parts of this beautiful country, along with a quick trip to England, for the next two weeks! AAHHH!! It’s so crazy! This is a dream vacation, and I get to be here with my mom & my daughter! I couldn’t leave you hanging on the meal… Read More

Summer is here and it’s time to head outside for dinner on the deck, parties on the patio, and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. But first, you need the perfect summer patio! With plenty of inspiration from around the web, you’ll be ready to design your own perfect summer patio this weekend! When we moved into our home five… Read More

Happy Memorial Day weekend friends! School is OUT for the summer, and we are only a few days away from our big trip to Ireland & England! While I’m fiendishly wrapping up my to-do list and packing for two weeks in Europe (EEK!), we’ve still gotta eat, right?! Let’s get to this week’s meal plan! Get all of the past… Read More

Happy Summer!! Well, close enough, right? This weekend is Memorial Day weekend here in the US, and my daughter gets out of school Thursday, so it’s summer in my book! We’ve got a fun-filled summer planned, kicking it off with two weeks in Ireland and England – a dream vacation for sure! To help you & your family make the… Read More

ONE MORE WEEK TIL SUMMER BREAK!!! Good gracious, y’all, things have been insane around here. I have SO MUCH on my to-do list before I leave on June 1st for Ireland, and of course I got sick this week. It’s always when you’re busiest that you get sick, right? Ugh. Anyway, that didn’t stop me from putting together this week’s quick… Read More

I'm Kirsten & I'm happy you're here! Welcome to my home in the South, where the accents are sweet and the tea is sweeter. I share my love for creating and decorating with beautiful things, keeping organized, and blogging, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your visit! Read More…